This committee is responsible for providing information and technical direction for the development and maintenance of passenger systems operating on the general railroad network of North America. This includes specialized track systems, yard facilities, support buildings, stations, maintenance techniques, and data systems necessary to provide passenger service. (Technical recommendation for general track systems, yard, buildings and maintenance of facilities is addressed in other committees.) This Committee is also responsible to examine and make recommendations for optimizing the dual use of railroad facilities by both freight and passenger operations on the general railroad network.